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Girish Doshi creates landscape of cuboids for Sār Residence in Pune

Indian furniture brand Sār has unveiled an experimental house designed by architect Girish Doshi, set to be used for exhibitions, performances and design residencies. Read more

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Liz West designs neon Christmas tree « as a beacon that radiates colour »

British artist Liz West has created Fluorescence, a neon installation designed to bring joy to its visitors at Granary Square in Kings Cross, London. Read more

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Definitions of low-carbon concrete announced at COP29 to « bring transparency and trust »

The Global Cement and Concrete Association has set international definitions for low-carbon concrete and cement, which were launched at the COP29 climate conference. Read more

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Tengbom fills Stockholm studio with repurposed materials from previous office

Swedish architecture office Tengbom has set up its studio inside a renovated 1930s factory in Stockholm, with a demountable fit-out that relies almost entirely on reused and existing elements. Read more

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Stone rug by Arturel

Dezeen Showroom: Danish brand Arturel blended the modern and the prehistoric in this rug, which is decorated with a pattern informed by Stonehenge. Read more

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Designers « want to show their works in a public, physical scene » says Designtide Tokyo co-founder

Designtide Tokyo is back after a 12-year hiatus. In this interview, exhibition co-founder Yuta Takeda explains the reasons for its revival. Read more

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Apartheid-era demolition rubble becomes part of rebuilding in Cape Town’s District Six

Local firm The MAAK has worked with artists Zayaan Khan and Kent Andreasen to develop a historically sensitive approach to building in District Six – a contentious Cape Town neighbourhood that was razed during apartheid. Read more

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Underground cisterns inform interior of Hong Kong’s Artifact Bar

The interior of this subterranean speakeasy in downtown Hong Kong was designed by local studio NCDA to echo underground water reservoirs, with lighting by LightOrigin Studio to emphasise its « ethereal ambience ». Read more

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Gini Moynier turns salvaged timber into two-tone Formwork furniture series

Reclaimed spruce and oak from the construction industry are paired together in this collection of minimalist furniture by Swiss design studio Gini Moynier. Read more

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Eight must-see design installations to visit during Miami art week 2024

A beachside installation made of 3D-printed concrete stars by artist Carlos Betancourt and a series of giant jewellery by designer Nicole Nomsa Moyo will be on view as part of Miami art week 2024. Read more

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